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Students Receive Awards For Their Involvement In The Dry Waste Bank Program
On February 23, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) hosted a ceremony to honor the outstanding accomplishments of kids in the dry waste bank program in remembrance of Sant Gadgebaba Jayanti, who is well-known for his promotion of cleanliness. The ceremony, which was organized by the Solid Waste Management Department and Swachh Maharashtra Abhiyan, honored the commitment and accomplishments of over 300 children who demonstrated exceptional performance in this cutting-edge initiative.
With the school-level dry waste bank program, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation—which is dedicated to leading the way in novel methods to cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission—has gained a lot of traction. This program has not only helped students develop a feeling of accountability for reducing trash, but it has also promoted an environmentally conscious culture.
Instead of throwing away items like tetra packs, bottles, wrappers, and sachets as dry waste, students are encouraged by the dry waste bank project to gather them from their homes and place them in designated containers at school. Based on the amount of rubbish collected, participants get points, and top-performing pupils are awarded prizes and school supplies. To encourage responsibility and involvement, teachers keep their passbooks neat and organized, documenting the efforts of their pupils. With 15 schools in the Belapur, Nerul, and Vashi divisions now running the program, 2771 pupils have been involved.
The winners received praise for their excellent work from Dr. Babasaheb Rajale, Deputy Commissioner of the Solid Waste Management Department and NMMC Nodal Officer of the Swachh Bharat Mission. He emphasized the significance of their achievements in motivating their colleagues. In accordance with the civic chief’s orders, Municipal Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar declared that the program will be extended to all schools in the next academic year.
Generous donations of educational materials were made possible by the Suryodaya Finance Bank’s CSR fund. Important dignitaries such as Deputy Commissioners of Circle 1 Somnath Potre, Jayant Javadekar, and Shashikant Tandel were present at the event. Other attendees included bank representatives, teachers, students, and parents, as well as representatives from the municipal corporation.
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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.
Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.
An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.
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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations
The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.
According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.
The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.
Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.
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Thane Sees Surge of Nomination Filings for 2024 Vidhan Sabha Election
The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.
Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.
Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.
As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.
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